Sonny, the black lab, ran ahead to make sure there were no gophers or jackrabbits in the way. If you don't give a dog a specific job, he'll improvise one for himself and it will invariably be fun. There's a lesson there.John Gierach

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It stinks to lose your mom. So sorry for your loss. And as crazy as I am going to sound, my mom comes to me in my dreams as real as day... I also wear her jewelry when I go home... It makes me feel like she is with me... It is so hard, but be grateful you were there until the end.

Kye & Coops Mom

I lost my Mother just a week before Christmas 8 yrs ago. I like to think she went then so she could help Santa with his deliveries because she adored children. It keeps a smile on my face each Christmas Season. I am so sorry for your loss.

I Posted about our golden retriever who is struggling with the summer heat and saw the great suggestion of a cooling mat. Does anyone have a brand name that they particularly like for their dog? I have seen a number with not so great reviews, and most of the suggestions in past posts are older...

I’m sure this is a very common topic, but my husband and I are so torn on whether we get a golden retriever or a golden doodle as we will be first time dog owners, and would love some guidance. At this point, I think I’m about to just flip a coin!!
We love the temperament, personality and...

I have no idea where the last 5 years went! It's hard to believe that my "forever puppy" is now officially middle-aged. This is the first birthday he's had where I was not asked if he was a puppy, which I found kind of sad LOL. I am so blessed to have spent the last 5 years with him and I hope...

Well, solve one issue, create a new one...
We have successfully trained Kona to pee on a small patch of artificial turf, which simply sits on concrete in our side yard and allows the urine to flow into a drain.
But...
I have noted that the area is starting to smell of urine, even though we...

Looking for help from you masters of K9Data. I haven't had to upload a picture of my pups to k9Data for years, and I know that until recently, it wasn't even possible (they were having trouble with Photobucket hosting??). I read that it was possible again and I sat down to do it today and...